Word: stronge
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Dates: during 1880-1889
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...English instructors than upon the professors in any two other departments of the university. The self-sacrifice of Professor Hill in his devotion to his work is recognized and appreciated by all. The enthusiasm of the younger members of the English department has served as a strong incentive to many more than those few who have come into personal relations with them. And it is therefore no exaggeration to say that, when due consideration is given to the time and pains bestowed upon themes and forensic work, upon required rhetoric and the commencement parts, the work accomplished by Professor Hill...
Roland W. Boyden, L. S., pulled on the tug-of-war last Saturday, instead of Chase, as reported, and he proved a very strong addition to the team. Experts who saw the games say that the Columbia anchor was subjected to the most terrific strain that has ever been their lot to witness. In addition to the medals, our team was presented with a handsome, silver fringed, silk banner, which will soon be placed in the trophy room. The team was treated with the greatest courtesy while in New York, and wish to acknowledge especially the courtesy of Mr. Schuyler...
Only about a dozen members were present at the shoot yesterday afternoon at Watertown. The strong wind made the pidgeons fly in a very erratic manner; yet the scores made were fairly good. Below are the leading scores in the different matches...
...CRIMSON and close blocking by the Bacteria rush-line. A few sparring contests lent spectacular interest to the game. In the second half the struggle was furious. Several times the ball was brought down to the goal of the CRIMSON and once a high throw aided by the strong wind blowing resulted in a safety touch-back for the CRIMSON. As the minutes passed the game seemed already decided for every effort of the Bacterias to score proved futile. But just before the time expired a curious line of fortuitous circumstances aided by a magnificent rush gave the Bacterias...
...Yale freshmen did not play a good game on the whole. Their blocking was bad and their tackling very high, and there seemed a roughness and uncertainty among the rushers which prevented most of their tricks from working well. Our freshmen played a strong hard game, though not a very scientific one. They blocked well, and the way they broke through the Yale rush-line was perfectly delightful to watch. And when they had got through, there was no standing round looking on. The nearest man to the Yale player who had the ball would seize him and throw...